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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 356.00 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 356.00 and 163.52 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 356.00 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/356.00 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 356.00 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 58,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,210.52/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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